posted 05-30-2003 06:07 AM           

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Could anyone please help me out with a proper PH level for my Tiger Oscars.

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posted 06-01-2003 07:25 PM         

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Oscars, like other South American cichlids, do best in soft water with a hardness of about 100. The pH is best if slightly acidic (6.0 to 6.5). Optimal temperatures for oscars are between 72 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

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posted 06-02-2003 01:40 AM         

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If your not going to breed them, then it is better not to screw with the ph.
Rising and falling ph will hurt your fish more than the wrong ph will.

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posted 06-02-2003 02:23 AM           

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My ph is around 7.0 and they seem to be doig fine. I'm not going to breed them. I just want to enjoy them and watch them grow.
I was thinking about lowering the ph some more but I don't want to harm them. Thanks.

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posted 06-03-2003 01:00 AM         

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Hooben is absolutely right. People start trying to get the water exactly right for one type fish by adjusting the PH, hardnes etc. You end up with a chemical tank that is unstable and impossible to maintain. Every time you add another chemical you'll find that you have to add something else to correct a change in some other chemical level. Stick with the standard good maintenance and cleaning practices. You'll find that you have healthier fish, a tank that is stable and easy to maintain, and better success with breeding your fish.

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posted 06-04-2003 05:02 PM         

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7.0

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